Lelant

Lelant is ideally situated for trips into St. Ives and Penzance, while the sandy beach at Porth Kidney Sands is a 15 minute walk away and it is always possible to find a peaceful spot to relax. 

The village church and surrounding area will be recognised as the location for the TV filming of Rosamund Pilcher's "Coming Home".

There is a village Post Office and there are two pubs, while the West Cornwall Golf Club can be found close to the church. The RSPB bird sanctuary on the estuary is within a short walking distance and the Cornish coastal path, which includes the cliff walks to St. Ives and Zennor, enables the visitor to explore large parts of the beautiful South West Peninsula.

Location

St.Ives Bay is one of the most beautiful bays in Britain, with long sandy beaches on both sides of the Hayle estuary.

Lelant lies on the western side of the estuary, where it enters St. Ives bay. The Norman church of St. Uny looks across the estuary towards the fishing town of Hayle towards the fishing town of Hayle and its RSPB bird sanctuary.

A short walk takes you to Lelant Halt where you will find the St. Ives branch railway line which runs through Lelant and along the cliffs to St. Ives via Carbis Bay, some services stop on request!, If you prefer, there is a park and ride facility from Lelant Saltings. Either option gives you access to the easiest and most scenic way into the popular fishing town of St. Ives were you can visit Tate St. Ives, Barbara Hepworth Museum and many other art galleries.